News (Media Awareness Project) - US IN: Indiana - No Mandatory Sentences For Drug Dealers |
| Title: | US IN: Indiana - No Mandatory Sentences For Drug Dealers |
| Published On: | 2001-07-03 |
| Source: | New York Times (NY) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-01-25 15:18:50 |
National Briefing Midwest
INDIANA: NO MANDATORY SENTENCES FOR DRUG DEALERS
Under a law that took effect on Sunday, the state has eliminated mandatory
prison sentences for many convicted drug dealers. The old law required
20-year sentences for possession of at least three grams of cocaine. The
new law gives judges the authority to impose any sentence they see fit,
including drug treatment instead of prison.
INDIANA: NO MANDATORY SENTENCES FOR DRUG DEALERS
Under a law that took effect on Sunday, the state has eliminated mandatory
prison sentences for many convicted drug dealers. The old law required
20-year sentences for possession of at least three grams of cocaine. The
new law gives judges the authority to impose any sentence they see fit,
including drug treatment instead of prison.
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